It is the third and final construction contract to be awarded for this scheme where VolerFitzpatrick and AECOM have also landed deals.

The Didcot to Culham River Crossing includes a new 3.6km single carriageway road between the A4130 at the existing Collett roundabout junction in Didcot and the A415 at Culham.

It will include a new bridge over the Appleford railway sidings and a new bridge over the River Thames. Segregated walking and cycling facilities will also be provided along the length of the scheme.

The Enquirer also understands that Kelly Formwork has been awarded both the Thames River Crossing (RIVX) and Appleford railway sidings (ASRB) bridge packages by GRAHAM on the project with work set to start shortly.

Andrew Henry, GRAHAM Contracts Director, said: ““It is fantastic to have partnered with Oxfordshire County Council once again on another essential civil engineering project in the area.

“The Didcot to Culham River crossing is a complex project, which is ideally suited to our expertise. It will involve a complete overhaul of the current infrastructure, which is no longer fit for purpose, to deliver vital improvement works that support an enhanced quality of living for residents.”

Mark Mckenna, Chief Executive Officer of Kelly Formwork, said: “We’re delighted to be joining Graham on such an important project. We’ve built our business on delivering multiple complex reinforced concrete structures safely, reliably and to the highest standard, and we’re looking forward to bringing that experience to the Didcot to Culham scheme.”

Enabling works are underway and construction is expected to last approximately two and a half years.